$10,000 Grant Will Help the Library better serve with patrons with dementiaThe Vinton Public Library has been selected as one of 310 libraries to participate in round two of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities.

On 3-13-2024, at about 7:21 PM, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting vehicle accident with injury on Main St in Shellsburg IA.

The Vinton Lions Club honored Mike Barron, for his 40 years and Jeff Peterson, 20 years of service. Congratulations!Vinton Lions meets every Wednesday for a noon luncheon meeting at Pizza Ranch hosting a local speaker or program.

By Clark KauffmanBoard of Medicine imposes no sanctions on Cedar Rapids doctor's licenseAn Iowa physician accused of sexually exploiting a patient has been granted probation and will not be placed on the state’s sex-offender registry.

Photo Caption:  (Top Row Left-Right)- Cooper McClintock, Austin Noe, Ben McGowan, Andrew Allsup, Wes McKenna, Ben Buhr, Leif Allen, Levi Lutz, Andrew Pingenot, Jazmyn Dods, Zane Helter, Brody Waters, Will McKenna (Middle Row) Alexa Henkle, Chloe Sanders, Eleanor Moen, Steven Rogers, Kara Rollinger, Bri Dulin, Kirsten Pettit, Kassidi Brunssen, Zyla Mullinex, Sophia Newton, Ali Lutz, Ciara Dods, Raine Wheeler (Front Row) Callie Nosbisch, Juliana Luis, Alana Fleming, Megan Schlitter, Grayce McClintock, Rachel Rolloinger, Kelcie Appleby, Jackson Hansel, Izzie Birker.

The last 14 years have been a ride for sure! In the three months before Vinton Today went live, I can remember thinking, quite a few things. There was a desire to create something that would be able to get word out quickly to the town, yet do it in a way that could reach everyone.

For decades, the Bear Creek Church located on the Brandon blacktop south of Brandon at 5177 26th Ave. on V71 has been in dire need of maintenance and people with the desire to see it accomplished.

The Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) is partnering with law enforcement across Iowa March 13-21 to remind drivers: Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving.

We are encouraging all Iowans to submit nominations for the John Lewis Youth Leadership Award. Nominations are open to Iowa residents aged 25 years or under for their meaningful commitment in addressing civil rights issues and initiating authentic change in their communities.

In a post on Tactical Creations' Facebook page, an announcement was made that read as follows:" ****STORE ANNOUNCEMENT****Starting today the store will be run and managed by Trent.